Sunday, July 11, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Thank you
Love,
Mrs. Erceg
Friday, June 4, 2010
This is the LAST weekend of the school year.....I am so happy for all of you and very proud of your accomplishments.
Monday - We will have group work and prepare for the final.
Tuesday - EOTYP !!! You can bring in your Ipod and we'll listen to music and I'll hand back your portfolios.
If you have a uniform to donate back to the class, please bring it in, laundered and ready to wear. There will be some students in need next term.
Please contact me if you need help with the LPC or Chabot College credit. Let me know right away.
Do you want to come to the 6/22 CMA Exam review? Sign up in the classroom.
Take care and I'll see you on Monday.
~Mrs. Erceg
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Uniforms Anyone?
Please contact me if you need help with the LPC or Chabot College credit. Let me know right away.
Do you want to come to the 6/22 CMA Exam review? Sign up in the classroom.
See you tomorrow.
~Mrs. Erceg
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
We're in the Home Stretch!
We continue with finals review tomorrow. Please note: The finals schedule is on the board.
Do any of you have a uniform scrub top or pants to donate to the class for students next year? If so, please bring them in...clean and folded. Thank you!
By the way....Adam F. from FHS found an error on our test review today. The acromion process is an extension of the scapula, not the clavicle. Thank you for correcting my error - sometimes teachers make mistakes right? "Sorry, I made a mistake...how can I make it better"? Well, putting the correction on the blog for starters! Thanks Adam, for bringing it to my attention and doing so graciously - very mature.
See you tomorrow.
~Mrs. Erceg
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Welcome Back
Please bring your CC binder and your final exam study guide.
Do you have a uniform that you would like to donate back to the class? If so please wash, dry, and fold and bring it to class to help someone for the 2010-11 school year.
Mrs. Erceg
Friday, May 28, 2010
Congratulations on Completing Internship !
GREAT JOB! I called every site supervisor today and they all had wonderful things to say about you and the incredible work you have done. I am SO PROUD of all of you...you have all made good progress at your sites. You have all made it very clear to the community that Tri-Valley R.O.P. Medical Occupations is a great program with great students!!!!
UNIFORMS: I will gladly accept donations of scrub tops and pants. Please wash and bring them in folded nicely. A future student will really appreciate it!
Please remember to go online and apply for college credit for having taken Med Occs!Please call me if you any questions and don't forget....WRITE DOWN the password/ID that the system generates for you!!!
See you on TUESDAY, June 1 - AM: 9:19 and PM: 1:04 Time to prepare for the final!
Mrs. Erceg
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
College Credit Anyone?
Please call me if you any questions and don't forget....WRITE DOWN the password/ID that the system generates for you!!!
I hope you had a nice time learning about certification today. THANK YOU all for taking treats to your sites (and thank you notes). I will bring a cake to Axis tomorrow!
HAVE A GREAT TIME DURING YOUR LAST TWO DAYS OF CC !!!!
Mrs. Erceg
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Lots of News for You !
PERFECT ATTENDANCE TOMORROW...Please! There will be a special guest speaker coming from the Certifying Board for Medical Assistants. What does the word "SYNCOPE" mean? It means feeling faint.....which is what happens to those who are dehydrated, right?
BLOOD DRIVE PARTICIPANTS: I have emailed Ms. Johnson about getting you in after 11:15 on Wed. 5/26. Do not attend the Blood Drive during the morning hours (not even 1st period!).
EVALUATIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW...Have you turned yours in?
You'll have two more time sheets to turn in....one tomorrow (5/17 to 5/23) and then one more on 6/2 for this week (5/24 to 5/30).
We will be going online to complete the process of CREDIT BY EXAM. This means you will apply online to receive college credit for completing Med Occs with an A or a B.
AVHS AND FHS: You do not have school on 5/28 and 6/1. Please go to ROP internship site on 5/28 and we are in class on 6/1, normal time - 1:05 to 3:05.
REMEMBER: You do not have school on Monday MAY 31st. We return to class in 108 on TUESDAY, June 1st. AM: 9:20 to 11:55 and PM: 1:00 to 3:00. Come to class from 6/1 to 6/8, not to site. I know....duh.
Do you have any classroom materials to return? BP cuffs, books, etc.? PLEASE return them tomorrow.
Finals: 6/9 to 6/11.Your finals schedule is on the board now. Plan accordingly.
See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Erceg
Friday, May 21, 2010
Last Week of Community Classroom
CC ends on Friday, May 28th. I'll give you cupcakes to take you your sites on 5/27 and 5/28. We will package them up and write a little thank you to your co-workers and supervisors.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE on Wednesday PLEASE! There will be a special guest speaker coming from the Certifying Board for Medical Assistants. BLOOD DRIVE PARTICIPANTS: I have emailed Ms. Johnson about getting you in after 11:15 on Wed. 5/26. Please do not attend the Blood Drive during the morning hours (not even 1st period!).
We will be going online to complete the process of CREDIT BY EXAM. This means you will apply online to receive college credit for completing Med Occs with an A or a B.
REMEMBER: You do not have school on MAY 31st. We return to class in 108 on TUESDAY, June 1st. Come to class from 6/1 to 6/8, not to site. I know....duh. Finals: 6/9 to 6/11.
Your finals schedule is on the board now. Plan accordingly.
See you soon and for sure.....on Wednesday!!!!
Mrs. Erceg
p.s. I am SOOOO proud of you all!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
For Wednesday 5/19 - Important Information
Important Message - Please read carefully.
TOMORROW: 5/19/2010: FHS and AVHS ROP: 1:05 to 3:05 Have your portfolio, evaluation and time sheets ready to turn in.
GHS and LHS Drop by with your PORTFOLIO, EVALUATION and TIME SHEET(S). I'll be in the classroom all day. Call my cell if needed to make special arrangements to meet.
DO NOT DROP OFF PORTFOLIO/EVALUATION WITH ANYONE BUT ME. DROP IT OFF AND HAND IT TO ME DIRECTLY. If I am not in the classroom, call my cell phone and I will meet you right away. I will be here on campus all day Wednesday, 5/19. THANK YOU!!!!!
For those considering becoming a CCMA (California Certified Medical Assistant), Kate Logan will be here on Wednesday 5/26 to talk to us about taking the state exam online. I hope a lot of you decide to take it. Even if you are not 18 yet, please plan ahead for your eligibility date.
Regarding CC hours - a few of you have and perhaps will be in the OVER 200 CLUB! Good job.There are, including today, 8 CC days left. If you are short on hours, see me and we'll strategize on special projects and making each hour count!As we approach the end of the CC/Internship, please make an effort to thank your site for allowing you to volunteer there. Some folks write a thank you card, others bring in a treat. Either way, make it known that you and this program are grateful to them. You are very appreciated for all of your effort toward caring for patients and helping at your site. Know that you have accomplished a great deal this year.
GHS: There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wed. 5/26. If you decide to donate blood, do not schedule any time during the morning hours - I need you to be here in class. We've missed a lot of class time already.
See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, May 17, 2010
Important Message - Please read carefully.
GHS: (R.O.P. AM STUDENTS) TUESDAY 5/18
5/18 Juniors will be released at 9:00 am. The seniors will be released at 9:30.
You may drop off your portfolio/evaluation/time sheet(s) prior to leaving.
ALL STUDENTS -For: THIS Wednesday 5/19/2010: FHS and AVHS ROP: 1:05 to 3:05
May 19th, drop by with your PORTFOLIO, EVALUATION and TIME SHEET(S). I'll be in the classroom all day.
You may drop these off today or on Tuesday 5/18 as well 8:00 to 9:20 or 12:00 to 2:00 (GHS). I'll be in the classroom on Tuesday at lunch - from 11:30 to 1:30. Call my cell if needed to make special arrangements to meet.
DO NOT DROP OFF PORTFOLIO/EVALUATION WITH ANYONE BUT ME. DROP IT OFF AND HAND IT TO ME DIRECTLY. If I am not in the classroom, call my cell phone and I will meet you right away. I will be here on campus all day Wednesday, 5/19. THANK YOU!!!!!
For those considering becoming a CCMA (California Certified Medical Assistant), Kate Logan will be here on Wednesday 5/26 to talk to us about taking the state exam online. I hope a lot of you decide to take it. Even if you are not 18 yet, please plan ahead for your eligibility date.
Regarding CC hours - a few of you have and perhaps will be in the OVER 200 CLUB! Good job.
There are, including today, 8 CC days left. If you are short on hours, see me and we'll strategize on special projects and making each hour count!
As we approach the end of the CC/Internship, please make an effort to thank your site for allowing you to volunteer there. Some folks write a thank you card, others bring in a treat. Either way, make it known that you and this program are grateful to them. You are very appreciated for all of your effort toward caring for patients and helping at your site. Know that you have accomplished a great deal this year.
See you soon!
Mrs. Erceg
Friday, May 14, 2010
Lots of Hours available this weekend!
Here's the scoop on this weekend:
Saturday 5/15 CMAA Meeting in Stockton. Call my cell if you'd like to go. Karissa and Ruby - please meet me at Starbucks on Airway/580 at 6:45 a.m. Coffee is on me. We'll stop at Starbucks in Stockton and pick up more coffee for the conference! Wear your uniform, badge and lanyard. Thanks!
GHS: GOING TO SENIOR BALL? BE AT GHS BY 3:00 TO HAVE YOUR PICTURES TAKEN!
Sunday 5/16 CMA Exam Review Session. This will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 at Heritage Estates - 900 E. Stanley Blvd. (Across from Carl's Jr.) SECOND FLOOR. Laurie in the Activities Department is offering a space for us to have this meeting. Her number is 577-0654 and she'll be there that day. PRINT OUT the CMA Exam Study Guide - go to www.ccbma.org and click on "recertification" go to the bottom of the page and print out the guide. Bring materials that are support preparation for the exam. Please CALL ME if you need help, directions, etc.
Wednesday 5/19. If for ANY REASON you are unable to come to class on Wednesday, May 19th, drop by with your PORTFOLIO and your EVALUATION. I'll be here all day.
DO NOT DROP OFF PORTFOLIO/EVAL WITH ANYONE BUT ME. DROP IT OFF AND HAND IT TO ME DIRECTLY. THANK YOU!!!!!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
10 Days of CC left...how many hours do you have?
ASSIGNMENT DUE TOMORROW- Make sure you have each segment represented with 5 or more tasks. See me if you need help....or call my cell right away. This is worth 100 points and no late papers will be accepted. If you are unable to turn in your paper, you must call me in advance of the due date and discuss how you will deliver the paper on time!!!!!
DIRECTIONS for assignment due tomorrow:
Using your journal notes, please list, in three separate sections, FIVE tasks you observe, FIVE tasks you perform on your own and FIVE you perform under the supervision of a supervisor or co-worker. Please list very accurate, detailed instructions directed toward the student who will be in your place for the next school year. This will go in your portfolio and serve you well as you prepare your updated resume as well as being able to successfully answer interview questions. If you and another student work at the same place, please create different assignments. Do not duplicate exactly, but some areas may be similar.
Please wish a nurse HAPPY NURSES WEEK - May 9th to May 15. "Nurses are angels on Earth". Thank you Rachel and Kristina for bringing the nurses in your department cookies and coffee. How nice is that??? They really love feeling appreciated.
PORTFOLIOS and EVALUATIONS: Please do all you can to get both of these to me on Wednesday 5/12. No matter what schedule changes may occur, the portfolio is due on or before Wednesday, May 19th.
MATERIALS: CMA EXAM REVIEW GUIDE, WORKBOOK, SPELLING LIST, TIME SHEETS AND CC BINDER - BRING WEDNESDAY 5/12! - don't forget your assignment(s).
Thanks and see you tomorrow...
Mrs. Erceg
Friday, May 7, 2010
Welcome to the Club !
There are five, count 'em - 5 - members of the "Over 200 Club" - Congratulations to Sheena, Jhoana, Peter, Katelyn and Nicole.
CC HOURS: You have 12 CC days remaining. How about the CMAA seminar 5/15?
GHS: Senior Prom picture sign-ups (pics not taken at the prom, but at GHS before the prom).
Monday 5/10 and Tuesday 5/11 - sign up !!!
Please wish a nurse HAPPY NURSES WEEK - May 9th to May 15. "Nurses are angels on Earth". :)
ASSIGNMENT DUE on 5/12 - Make sure you have each segment represented with 5 or more tasks. See me if you need help....or call my cell right away. This is worth 100 points and no late papers will be accepted. If you are unable to turn in your paper, you must call me in advance of the due date and discuss how you will deliver the paper on time!!!!! Another student? Pony Express? Your faithful Saint Bernard?
PORTFOLIOS and EVALUATIONS: Please do all you can to get both of these to me on Wednesday 5/12. No matter what schedule changes may occur, the portfolio is due on or before Wednesday, May 19th. You can make arrangements to drop it off to me in the next few days if needed.
MATERIALS: CMA EXAM REVIEW GUIDE, WORKBOOK, SPELLING LIST, TIME SHEETS AND CC BINDER - BRING WEDNESDAY 5/12!
Have a great weekend everyone. Remember - keep working on FINISHING STRONG !!!
Mrs. Erceg
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Wednesday 5/5 -
GHS/MORNING CLASS: Here at 10:50 AFTERNOON CLASS: Here at 1:05
Keep up those hours! You have 14 days left of CC time. Do the math and complete your 180+ hours. Most of you are doing fine. If you need help, see me right away!!! Some people are already in the OVER 200 CLUB! There will be a special certificate for members.
CMAA Meeting in on May 15. Please let me know if you'd like to attend. - Up to 9 CC hours
CMA EXAM REVIEW is on May 16. - ABOUT 3 CC hours
Turn in your portfolio and your evaluation as soon as possible...any day between now and 5/19. Get sheet protectors if you do not have any yet. Make a really professional cover.
MATERIALS FOR CLASS: Please have your workbook, CC binder and spelling list with you. Print out the CMA exam review guide if you don't have yours. Go to www.ccbma.org and go to the "recertification" tab. Go to the bottom of the page. Call me if you need help.
See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Erceg
Friday, April 30, 2010
Happy Friday
There is a lot here.... please read the entire blog and call me if you have any questions.
FOR GHS STUDENTS: Please come to the classroom or call me with your plans for MONDAY AND TUESDAY, 5/3 and 5/4. If you are not at site OR at school on 5/3 and 5/4- please arrange for an excuse note or call from a parent right away.
Here's the schedule: (GHS only)... 5/3 10:50 to 12:00 and 12:40 to 1:50 RM 108
5/4 12:25 to 1:15 RM 108
Wednesday 5/5 - GHS: Here at 10:50 AFTERNOON CLASS: 1:05
Keep up those hours! You have 16 days left of CC time. Do the math and complete your 180+ hours. Most of you are doing fine. If you need help, see me right away!!! Some people are already in the OVER 200 CLUB! There will be a special certificate for members.
CMAA Meeting in on May 15. Please let me know if you'd like to attend. - ABOUT 9 CC Hrs!
CMA EXAM REVIEW is on May 16. - ABOUT 3 CC Hrs!
Turn in your portfolio and your evaluation as soon as possible...any day between now and 5/19. Get sheet protectors if you do not have any yet. Make a really professional cover.
MATERIALS FOR CLASS: Please have your workbook, CC binder and spelling list with you.
Print out the CMA exam review guide if you don't have yours. Go to www.ccbma.org and go to the "recertification" tab. Go to the bottom of the page. Call me if you need help.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, April 26, 2010
Just about 4 weeks left of CC time.....
Keep an eye on your hours....5/28 marks the end of Community Classroom (internship).
Here are some reminders for my fantastic crew of medical professionals ~PORTFOLIO and EVALUATION - Please turn these in between now and 5/19. Feel free to turn these in as early as you like. Thank you!!!Remember: You have UNTIL 5/28 to complete your CC hours.
See me if needed.GHS - Here on Wed. 4/28 - 9:00 a.m. as usual. STAR testing begins on 4/29 for GHS. Adhere to that schedule, do as much time at site as possible, and make sure your supervisors are informed. Wed 5/5 - we are here at 10:50 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.LHS - Normal schedule. See you on 4/28.
FHS/AVHS - FOR 4/28: Please arrive between 2 and 2:30. Work with the STAR schedule, do as many CC hours as you can and make sure your supervisors know about your schedule.
Keep an eye those spelling words and PLEASE put your CC binder and signed time sheet(s) in your car and bring them to the classroom. Thanks!
See you on Wednesday.
Mrs. Erceg
Friday, April 23, 2010
Happy Friday
Here are some reminders for my fantastic crew of medical professionals ~
PORTFOLIO and EVALUATION - Please turn these in between now and 5/19. Feel free to turn these in as early as you like. Thank you!!!
Remember: You have UNTIL 5/28 to complete your CC hours. See me if needed.
GHS - Here on Wed. 4/28 - 9:00 a.m. as usual. STAR testing begins on 4/29 for GHS. Adhere to that schedule, do as much time at site as possible, and make sure your supervisors are informed. Wed 5/5 - we are here at 10:50 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
LHS - Normal schedule. See you on 4/28.
FHS/AVHS - Keep an eye on the blog for arrival time for 4/28. Thank you.
Keep an eye those spelling words!
PLEASE put your CC binder and signed time sheet(s) in your car and bring them to the classroom!
Have a great weekend in this lovely sunny weather.
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, April 19, 2010
Please have your timesheets signed and have them ready for our next class meeting.
GHS: See you on 4/21 and on 4/28, normal Wednesday Schedule. May 5th -- 10:50 a.m.
LHS: See you on 4/22 THURSDAY at 2:05
AVHS: For 4/21 - please arrive as soon as you can, 2:30ish? and on 4/28 - arrive at 2:15.
FHS: See you on 4/21 and 4/28, at 2:15.
Any changes? Please contact me.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE STUDENTS THAT HELPED ME AT THE CMAA EDUCATION DAY!!!! I will have certificates for you, and post your hours on your time sheet for 4/17.
Wow....you all did a TERRIFIC job. I don't know how I would have survived the day without you.
Mrs. Erceg
Friday, April 16, 2010
CMAA Conference Folks - See you tomorrow!
If you're going tomorrow to the CMAA Education Day, please park in Parking Lot "D" and we'll be in building 1700. For those volunteering to help in the morning, please come at 7:00 a.m. For everyone else, please arrive just before 8:00.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Austyn, Rachel, Alex H., Sheena, Nicole, Katelyn and Karen for being chosen as candidates for the ValleyCare Auxilliary Scholarship! Good luck !!!
STAR TESTING SCHEDULES: Everyone - please adhere to your school's schedule and put in as much time at your site as possible. Inform your sites of your schedules! Let me know what you plan to do (via cell or email) so I know when to visit you. You can write this information on your time sheet too. Keep up the good work on your journals in your CC binders.
For meeting with me here in the classroom, please see your school info below:
GRANADA : See you on 4/21 (normal mtg) Meet with me in the classroom on May 5 at 10:50
LIVERMORE: No class on 4/21. Meet with me in the classroom on 4/22 at 2:05 to 3:05
FOOTHILL
and AMADOR: You have 2 weeks of STAR testing. Meet with me at GHS 4/21 and 4/28
from 2:05 to 3:05
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, April 12, 2010
Welcome Back From Spring Break!
Please bring in the following on Wednesday April 14th:
- Registration Form with your cash/check for $20 (if you have not already)
- Time sheets for week of March 29th - April 2nd AND week of April 5th - April 9th (if you were at your site during spring break)
- Portfolio Items
We will be working on organizing and ordering medical office supplies. We will be discussing techniques in problem solving, medical terminology, and spelling words.
I hope you had a wonderful spring break!
Mrs. Erceg
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Bring your time sheets tomorrow !!!
Please bring your time sheets to turn in to me tomorrow.
READ YESTERDAY's BLOG entry (3/29/10) and here is a reminder for JUNIORS:
1. Make sure you have registered online for 2010-2011 classes AND AP classes too!
See you tomorrow. Remember to call me if you have any questions and do not be late tomorrow!
Thanks so much.
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, March 29, 2010
Getting Ready to "Be the Match"!
Please read the entire blog....there's a lot here.
For the field trip on Wednesday: A.M. Class- Arrive at 8:30 a.m. P.M. Class - arrive at 1:30 p.m. PLEASE DON'T BE LATE. Wear conservative clothing in the event you apply or are requested to interview with one of the facilities represented at the health fair. You may wear your uniform if you'd like.
Here is the web address map for Foothill High School: http://www.foothillfalcons.org/about_us/fhs_map.jsp?rn=8686604
Foothill High School • 4375 Foothill Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588 • Tel: (925) 461-6600
Please remember your parking passes on Wednesday. Park in the lot that is to the right as you face the school. Carpool if you can, as parking will be limited. Meet me in front of the "A" building (in front of the school) and you will be signing in as a visitor to the campus. We'll then walk over to the large gym, (see map). You will then sign in with me on the sign in sheet and we'll start the fun. If for any reason you are unable to attend, a PARENT must call me and assure me that you are at home. Otherwise, I must make arrangements for you to be under supervision at your home school.
Are you low on hours? Consider volunteering during Spring Break. You should have 120-125 hours by the end of March. Many of you are now under 100 - so please meet with me to work on strategies to complete 180 hours by May 28th - last day of internship.
All Students: If asked to assist with specimen collection, please decline. There are liability issues for R.O.P. involved. If you have questions, please contact me.
FHS and AVHS: Prepare your schedules for STAR testing. Ask your school or go on the school website. Let me and your site know about changes in schedule.
Take care,
Mrs. Erceg
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Hello Students
I hope everyone is having a good week. I am seeing so much progress with your goals for community classroom and want you to keep up the good work. I want you to FINISH STRONG. There will be an in-class assignment tomorrow that addresses what you can do to complete this school year successfully. What can you do to make that happen?
UNIFORMS: There have been a few uniform infractions. Please wear your scrub top, pants, badge and lanyard every time you go to site. Keep them wrinkle-free and wear clean, appropriate footwear - white or black tennis shoes are best!
Here are your reminders for tomorrow, Wednesday 3/24:
- Evaluations due
- Time sheets - NO MORE YELLOW TIME SHEETS...please!!! Get signatures on Fridays
- Blank employment application, thank you note/envelope and recommendation letter
- Pleasanton Unifed Letter from: ADAM, SOFFIA, SONIA and PATRICK
- Field trip form
- Registration form/money for the 4/17 CMAA Medical Education Seminar
We're getting ready for Health Quest 2010 at Foothill High School. Please review the website BeTheMatch.org so you can be ready to answer questions at our booth next week.
Take care,
Mrs. Erceg
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Weird week of strange schedules....but we are back on track for now. Here are some reminders:
WAS DUE 3/17: BLANK Thank you note/envelope, BLANK employment application, a letter of recommendation (or a sample printed from the internet) GOOD JOB to those who read the blog and brought these in!!!
PUSD letter -Justin, Soffia, Patrick and Sonia. For those who have not turned it in....please bring in the field trip form signed by a parent and for GHS, include your P1 teacher!
If I don't have your field trip form by 3/24, I'll have to make other arrangements for you at your school or at GHS for those hours. You may not go to site that day in place of the field trip at FHS.
DUE 3/24 - Evaluations. Please work with your supervisors to make sure that these are turned in on time. Make an appointment to pick it up from your site before 3/23. Green workbook, all binders and time sheets due. Start studying your spelling words.
Did YOU turn everything in that WAS due on 3/17? Call me and work things out....again, I ask you to please not show up empty-handed.
Please bring in your registration forms and $20 for the CMAA 4/17 Medical Education Seminar. Thanks!
Take care and keep up the good work!
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, March 15, 2010
SPECIAL SCHEDULES FOR GHS AND LHS
For GHS on 3/16 Tues - Juniors and Seniors - arrive to classroom at 12:35GHS on 3/17 Wed - Juniors and Senior arrive to classroom at 11:40
LHS: 3/16 - Tues - normal schedule for CC site, call me if you have testing3/17 - Wed - I'll see you here at 8:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.March 16Period 1: 9:05 - 10:05Period 2: 10:15 - 11:10LUNCH: 11:10 - 11:45ELA CAHSEE: 11:50 -3:05March 17Period 5: 8:00 - 8:55Period 4: 9:05 - 10:05Period 3: 10:15 - 11:10LUNCH: 11:10 - 11:45MATH CAHSEE: 11:50 - 3:05DUE ON WED
DUE 3/17: BLANK Thank you note/envelope, BLANK employment application, a letter of recommendation (or a sample printed from the internet), green workbook, timesheet, PUSD letter (for FHS/AVHS only - some of you need to bring it in), the field trip form signed.
DUE 3/24 - Evaluations. Please work with your supervisors to make sure that these are turned in on time. Make an appointment to pick it up from your site before 3/23.
See you Wednesday. PLEASE call me if you questions regarding site/schedules/homework.
Take care,
Mrs. Erceg
Friday, March 12, 2010
Special Schedules Next Week for GHS and LHS!
CAHSEE TESTING:
(FHS AND AVHS NOT AFFECTED - normal schedule)
For GHS on 3/16 Tues - Juniors and Seniors - arrive to classroom at 12:35
GHS on 3/17 Wed - Juniors and Senior arrive to classroom at 11:40
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LHS: 3/16 - Tues - normal schedule for CC site, call me if you have testing
3/17 - Wed - I'll see you here at 8:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
March 16Period 1: 9:05 - 10:05Period 2: 10:15 - 11:10LUNCH: 11:10 - 11:45
ELA CAHSEE: 11:50 -3:05
March 17Period 5: 8:00 - 8:55Period 4: 9:05 - 10:05Period 3: 10:15 - 11:10LUNCH: 11:10 - 11:45MATH CAHSEE: 11:50 - 3:05
DUE ON WED 3/17: Thank you note/envelope, employment application, a letter of recommendation (or a sample printed from the internet), green workbook, timesheet, PUSD letter (for FHS/AVHS only - some of you need to bring it in), the field trip form signed.
Take care!
Mrs. Erceg
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Hello Everyone !
1. Read last night's blog entry (from 3/8) - important.
2. V.A. Volunteers and Nicole A. - See me about 3/11 and 3/12
3. Print out March, April and May 2010 Calendars from the Internet DUE TOMORROW.
We need to talk about "Anticipating the Need" - Let's give advance notice to our sites of
known absences. I will need to see your calendars before you leave class.
4. Please bring in signed forms for field trip (all students) PUSD form from AVHS and FHS.
5. Nicole A, Sam and Nicole M. - HCI Meeting on Monday 3/15. Inform you sites please.
Take care everyone and I'll see you tomorrow. I am anxious to see some interesting presentations in the afternoon class.
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, March 8, 2010
Hello Everyone - Welcome to the MWP for CC
FIELD TRIP FORMS: Please bring yours in!!! Parent signatures only for PM class!
FHS AND AVHS STUDENTS - Please check your emails for information about PUSD and an invite for you and your parents.
The take-home ASSIGNMENT DUE on WEDNESDAY 3/10. Have your presentations ready to go (also anyone absent on 3/3 and 3/5 as well).
Sections one and two are self-explanatory. For Legal and Ethical Issues:
Using the Internet -
1 Define scope of practice as "State regulations that govern allowable practices of
Medical Assistants'. Then, go to the website and list of examples of what an
M.A. can or cannot do according to the site. Look at the Q and A's.
2f List out three to five reportable diseases, define and determine why they
they must be reported.
2g Easy - list out five examples unprofessional conduct
2h Define medical waste....and TWO disposal techniques that meet state
requirements
3 Define these using the Internet and CLIA is also known as CLIA 88.
6 Define what medical records are and define how HIPAA relates to paper
and electronic medical records.
PRESENTATION: Be ready on Wednesday for a 3 minute presentation on any topic in Section "E". You may do this with a partner or on your own. Some suggestions:
Develop a Q and A session with the audience.
Draw pictures on the board as you explain or have a handout ready. (email me)
Utilize the textbooks or reference materials in the classroom in some way.
Define the topic and then do a short "skit" to demonstrate the topic in action.
Take care and have a great evening.
Mrs. Erceg
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Hi Everyone!
GHS - See you tomorrow (Thursday 3/4) at 10:20 and on (Friday 3/5) at 8:00.
LHS - I'll see you tomorrow (Thursday 3/4) at 1:00 and on (Friday 3/5) at 10:45.
AVHS and FHS - Please call me if you have any questions regarding the assignment...please.
SENIORS - Are you working on your scholarships? Please bring them to me when they are complete. I will mail them in with my recommendation letter.
JUNIOR GIRLS - Please let me know if you are going to purse the orthopedic surgeon shadowing opportunity. Thanks.
ALL STUDENTS: Please have your permission slip signed for the FHS Health Fair on 3/31. Bring it in on Wednesday 3/10.
Take care!
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, March 1, 2010
Instructions for the Med Occs "FINAL"
I hope you are having a nice week. GHS and LHS FOLKS: Don't forget...let your sites know about your finals schedules. GHS out from site 3/4 and 3/5, LHS out only on 3/4.
For Thursday and Friday, both AM and PM, please be prepared to meet me according to your bell schedules for finals. (GHS AND LHS)
FOR FHS and AVHS - I will go over the requirements for the assignments on Wednesday.
FOR THIS WEDNESDAY........PLEASE ! DO NOT SHOW UP WITHOUT THIS ITEM:
Go to http://www.ccbma.org/ and review the entire website. Go to the "EXAM" tab. Download and print the "EXAMINATION STUDY OUTLINE". Bring it to class on Wednesday 3/3 so you can prepare for an easy, fun and interactive assignment that will serve as an assessment/test/final. Call me if you need help with this....really...call me if necessary.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you and take care.
Mrs. Erceg
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
See You Tomorrow - With Assignments in Hand !
I hope you had a great week. Please bring in time sheets, and for those of you who owe me one from previous week(s) - please bring those in too. Thank you.
DUE Tomorrow 2/24:
- Updated Resume, Cover Letter and References - NO ERRORS PLEASE !
- Business Letter (Use example) - This is not the cover letter! *(SEE WEBSITE BELOW)
- Extra Credit Interviews - If you were assigned one or more for extra credit.
* http://www.writinghelp-central.com/invitation-letter.html
Have a great evening,
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, February 22, 2010
I'm Back from Anaheim
The Annual meeting of the California Medical Assistants Association was a huge success. I have so much to tell you. I didn't get to go to Disneyland, but I did manage to bring a few friends back. You'll see them on my desk in the front of the room.
PLEASE tell your parents about the 4/17 CMAA Education Day at LPC. Everyone is invited and they may want to attend or have contact information through work or family. I want this education day to be a BIG success. I'll ask that you invite the employees at your community classroom sites as well.
DUE WEDNESDAY 2/24:
- Updated Resume, Cover Letter and References
- Business Letter (Use example) - This is not the cover letter!
- Extra Credit Interviews
Call me if you need help!!! Don't show up empty-handed!!!!!!
Check the blog tomorrow!
Mrs. Erceg
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Greetings Fabulous Students ~
DUE 2/24:
- Updated Resume, Cover Letter and References
- Business Letter (Use example) - This is not the cover letter!
- Extra Credit Interviews
Call me if you need help!!! Don't show up empty-handed!
Take care and have a great week. Reminder: I'll be at a conference on 2/18 and 2/19
Mrs. Erceg
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Hello Everyone ~
The following students are to call me right away....PLEASE:
Morgan, Elizabeth, Lucas, Ansar, Selena, Kelsey A., Nicole A., Travis, Lisa and Emily
Thanks and take care,
Mrs. Erceg
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Assignments Ready ???
I'm anxious to see them......I want to see TYPED, PERFECT resumes, cover letters and references for our portfolios. You have SO MUCH great information to put on that resume! Who is YOUR EDITOR? Find someone and make sure you have all three items ready to turn in on tomorrow, Wednesday 2/10. These are not drafts, but shining examples ready to be customized for interviews. Your resume and references need to be copy-ready! Your cover letter is a sample only, ready to be customized.
There are a few announcements:
Kaiser students Friday 2/12 - ALL STUDENTS go to Livermore Kaiser for computer training. Please inform your supervisor !!!!
We're planning a booth for the Health Quest Health Fair on 3/31/10. Let's brainstorm and come up with a topic. This is on a Wednesday and we will all meet at Foothill High School that day in lieu of our community classroom sites. Please let your supervisor know.
Aimee, Nicole M., Sheena, Katelyn and Kelsey C. - Please talk to Ms. Adelman and get a pass to go help at the Elective/Career Fair on Thursday, 2/18 at LHS in the Career Center.
Kelsey A., Nicole A., Adam, Chelsea K., Soffia, Sam - Turn in your late assignments. Thank you.
Take care and see you tomorrow.
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, February 8, 2010
Happy Monday to You!
How are my wonderful medical professionals??? I know you are all doing great. I continue to receive compliments from the work sites and you are VERY APPRECIATED.
By the way......would you please to recruit a Sophomore or Junior to join me for the
2010-2011 school year??? I am preparing an orientation soon and would like you folks, the people who know the program, to recruit students that are good candidates for Med Occs! It's you that makes Med Occs Rock....so please let others know I am looking for more of the same. Ask interested students to call or email me so I can talk to them. THANK YOU!
Please read the 2/3 blog entry for information about what is due on Wednesday.
I have some info for some of you.....please call me tomorrow (2/9) on my cell:
Kelsey A. Nicole A. Adam Sam Chelsea K. Soffia
More tomorrow!
Mrs. Erceg
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Resumes, Cover Letters and References...Oh My !!!
Go to about.com for further help. Look up student or entry-level resume and cover letter and be sure to make them look VERY PROFESSIONAL !!
CALL ME if you have ANY CONCERNS about getting this project done.....I'll expect a call if you need help. I'll be happy to guide you through the process if needed.
Thanks to those helping at the LifeStyle Rx Physicals tomorrow. THANK YOU!
Take care....next blog will be on Monday, Feb. 8th.
Mrs. Erceg
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Remember to bring in time sheets for 1/25 to 1/31, the GREEN WORKBOOK and a very big smile tomorrow.
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We will prepare the resume, cover letter and references and all three, typed and ready for the portfolio will be due on 2/10. Ask someone to edit these for you. Make any changes prior to turning them in.
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AMADOR AND FOOTHILL STUDENTS!
Want to earn a VERY important certificate and receive a lot of attention in class????
Read on.....you are invited to attend the PUSD Board Meeting TONIGHT AT AVHS 7:00 P.M. to advocate for ROP !!! All you have to do is show up and take notes. Having students there makes a difference!
Pleasanton Unified School District is considering pulling $300,000 of TVROP funds to support their general fund. Districts are beginning to hold community budget forums and public hearings, as noted below by PUSD to listen to suggestions as to what to reduce, and to welcome community and staff feedback as to what the impacts of the identified cuts might be. A PUSD Board meeting/budget workshop will be Tuesday, February 2, in the Amador Valley High School multipurpose room at 7 pm. the mentioned budget doc is attached which shows they are considering pulling $300,000 of TVROP funds to support their general fund. Districts are beginning to hold community budget forums and public hearings, as noted below by PUSD to listen to suggestions as to what to reduce, and to welcome community and staff feedback as to what the impacts of the identified cuts might be. A PUSD Board meeting/budget workshop will be Tuesday, February 2, in the Amador Valley High School multipurpose room at 7 pm.
See you tomorrow,
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, February 1, 2010
Welcome To February
Reminders:
Time sheets needed for the week of 1/18 - 1/24: Elizabeth, Michelle, Kaytee, Tessa, Adam, Chelsea K., Peter and Esha.
1/27 In-class Assignment due from Tessa, Kaytee and Esha.
Training Plan Due from Nicole A. and Sam
SPORTS PHYSICALS ON 2/4: Confirm your attendance on 2/3.
More tomorrow....
Mrs. Erceg
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Hello and Thank You
Remember...time sheets must be signed and turned in every Wednesday. Call me if you are having difficulty getting a signature. Did you turn in your evaluation? If not, call me to confirm that I have received it in my mailbox here at GHS.
That's it for now. I'll put a new message on the blog on Monday 2/1 and another on Tuesday 2/2.
Take care and I'll see you soon.
Mrs. Erceg
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
What does your "Lymphatic System" do for you?
Tomorrow we'll answer that question together. Another question....why is the lymph system considered when a cancer diagnosis is made? Answer that for me if you need extra credit...some of you need it to save your T2 or Q3 grade.
FOR TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY 1/27:
- TIME SHEET(S) (IF YOU WERE ABSENT 1/20 - BRING IN (1/11-1/17)
- EVALUATION COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY SUPERVISOR
- RESUME (PRINT SAMPLE FROM ABOUT.COM IF NEEDED)
- BRING GREEN APMA WORKBOOK, CLASSROOM BINDER AND CC BINDER
- WAITING ON ASSIGNMENT FROM:
ELIZABETH, RYAN, RUBY, JOHN, LUCAS, NICOLE A., TRAVIS, PATRICK & SAM
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PLEASE call to register for the meeting (Infections and Skin Irritations in Athletes) scheduled for Thursday 1/28 6:30 p.m. at LifeStyle Rx TO REGISTER - Call (925) 373-4019
See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, January 25, 2010
How Many Hours Do You Have?
Thank you once again for doing such a great job at your sites!
DUE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27TH:
TIME SHEETS AND STUDENT EVALUATION SIGNED BY
YOUR SUPERVISOR AND/OR CO-WORKER AND......A RESUME FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO (SEE WWW.ABOUT.COM IF YOU NEED AN ENTRY LEVEL SAMPLE)
You should have accumulated 45-50 hours at this point. Check the printout and your records on Wednesday. Some of you are doing GREAT and have 45+ and a few of you need to add in more hours. That can be done, just don't let it get away from you. It's really hard to make up hours toward the end of the school year.
More tomorrow...please check the blog daily. Thank you.
Mrs. Erceg
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Button up Your Overcoats!
Please read the previous blog entry for more information. Next entry will be on Monday 1/25.
Take care and call me if you need me.
Mrs. Erceg.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Hello Medical Professionals
Reminders:
If you owe me a training plan....email it tonight. I have to have a copy from everyone. That's 50 points lost. Uh-oh. See me about extra credit.
Livermore and Granada - Teacher Work Day on 1/22, but please go to site if you can. Keep building up those hours.
Nicole M., Nicole A. and Sam W. - Healthy City Initiative Meeting on 1/25 at 1:00. Please inform your sites of this meeting.
Please fill out your time sheet, the one I provide for you, and get them to me on Wednesday next week (1/27) along with your EVALUATION that your supervisor fills out. Please give it to him or her this week.
Take care and I'll see you soon.
Mrs. Erceg
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
I hope you had a great weekend. We'll finish our video on achondroplasia (dwarfism) and discuss the workings of the endocrine system. Please bring your green workbook and signed timesheets!!!! Turn in the student evaluation right away to your supervisor so you can pick it up and turn it in on time on 1/27.
I'll see everyone for the PM class at 1:05 p.m. tomorrow, 1/20. Here are some special schedules for this week. These schedules should not conflict with your ability to get your hours in at your site. If there is a conflict, contact me immediately and I will document the information. If you are an FHS student and have an "A" period, call me with the name of the teacher for that class.
GHS SCHEDULE WED. 1/20
P1 8:00 - 8:50
P2 9:00 - 9:50
Assembly 9:55 - 10:20 Pick up backpacks at 10:20
P3 10:30 - 11:15
P4 11:50 - 12:40
P5 12:50 - 1:40
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AVHS SCHEDULE WED. 1/20
Period 2 8:14 to 9:47
Brunch 9:47 to 10:02
Period 3 10:07 to 11:40
FHS SCHEDULE WED. 1/20:
Period 1
8:12 - 9:42
Period 2
9:51 - 11:24
A Period
11:36 - 1:09
REGISTER for the meeting....
Skin Infections/Irritations in Athletes Jonathan Flanzbaum, M.D.Thurs. January 28th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.LOCATION: LifeStyle Rx Cardiac Rehab Room. 1119 E. Stanley Blvd. Livermore CALL TO REGISTER: (925) 373-4019
See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Erceg
Friday, January 15, 2010
Please read previous blog entry too....
Are you a student who went to Sunol Glen prior to entering High School? I’m looking for a couple students who might speak next Tues, Jan 19th at the Sunol Glen Unified School Board meeting (about 6 pm) when I do a TVROP presentation. If you do, please contact Mrs. Erceg. Sorry about the short notice. We just got the date confirmed.
Our superintendent of ROP is also looking for 3-4 students to present at the LVJUSD Board presentation on Tues, Jan 26th. She would like students who have different reasons for taking ROP – they may have already known what they want to do and ROP is the perfect fit; weren’t sure and ROP helped them find direction for their passion, were totally lost without any direction, etc. I’d like at least one traveling student who is taking ROP on a campus other than a LVJUSD school.
CALL MRS. ERCEG IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SPEAKING AT EITHER MEETING. She will contact Diane Centoni for you. (510) 305-5111
Have a great weekend!
I want you to know that my second procedure went well (oral surgery yesterday) and upper endoscopy last week. Sheesh, that's a lot, huh? But I am fine now.
DID YOU TURN IN A TRAINING PLAN? If not....call me right away to make arrangements to get it turned in. Don't forget to get timesheets signed on Fridays or Mondays!!!!!!
I am soooo impressed with you folks. I received a few calls today that makes me realize how responsible you are. I am so confident that you are making the right decisions at your site, including giving notice to your supervisors and to me regarding absences. REMINDER: Let them know you do not have school on MONDAY, JANUARY 18th. If you plan to volunteer at site that day, thank you in advance!
FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN NURSING....check this out!
http://www.discovernursing.com/scholarship-search
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UPCOMING MEETINGS: (note - check numbers to register...they are different for each event and the locations are different as well)
Lymphedema, Risk Factors, Prevention and Treatment. Angela Crabb, OTR-L
Wed. Jan. 20th 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Valley Care Medical Plaza
Location: 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA
SECOND FLOOR Conf. room 240 A/B
TO REGISTER: CALL (925) 734-3319
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Skin Infections/Irritations in Athletes Jonathan Flanzbaum, M.D.
Thurs. January 28th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: LifeStyle Rx Cardiac Rehab Room. 1119 E. Stanley Blvd. Livermore
TO REGISTER: CALL (925) 373-4019
I will see you next week. PLEASE check the blog on Monday and Tuesday nights.
Take care,
Mrs. Erceg
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Happy Wednesday
The training plans look great. I will review them and keep the copies you gave to me. Make sure there is a copy in your CC binder too. This will be updated later in the course.
Those of you who need to turn in the training plan....you've lost points. Please call me every time you have a concern about turning in an assignment and let me help you! That way, I can give you instructions and you'll have a paper to turn in. Late papers = reduced points!
Thank you Karen W. for representing R.O.P. at the Pleasanton Unified School District Board Meeting! I know my colleagues and the board were very impressed with you!
Reminder: MEETING TOMORROW - Cervical Cancer Prevention THUR. 1/14 6:00 p.m.
5725 W. Las Positas Blvd - 2nd Floor, Pleasanton
To Register: CALL 1 800 719-9111
Keep taking initiative and ask questions....build up your responsibilities so your next training plan has more to offer.
I'll be out tomorrow, so feel free to leave a message on my cell phone if you have info for me regarding attendance or other issues.
Thanks and have a great evening.
Mrs. Erceg
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Plans for Training?
Thank you for doing a great job out there. The experience you get now will really pay off later. Remember....the experience and the career portfolio are your ticket to a new job and/or career!
Consider what you will be doing next year...a new job? Community College? 4-Year College? Maybe a special training program?
Training Plans are due tomorrow. Make sure you have a copy to turn in and one for yourself. See previous blog entry for details on content.
To be clear, I need the left hand column to have categories. Use the categories listed and you may add some of your own. List under each category what you currently do and what you and your site have considered as tasks you can do in the future, either supervised or unsupervised.
We'll talk about work relationships tomorrow, as well as other topics in our curriculum.
REMEMBER your timesheets(s) ! Make sure they are signed.
Take care,
Mrs. Erceg
Monday, January 11, 2010
Happy Monday To You
As I visited students today, there was a lot of good meetings going on with supervisors about the training plan. Here's some more info that might help:
- Use the categories provided, and you may add some too. Categories are Orientation, Secretarial/Receptionist, Infection Control, Office Housekeeping and Assisting.
- Ask your supervisor for a copy of a job description that is similar to the volunteer work you are doing. That will give you some ideas. Stay within your scope of practice, which allows you to assist health care workers and patients without any invasive procedures performed.
- You can leave the columns to the right blank for now and continue to work with your site to add and check off items as time goes on.
- If you are not sure how to complete this assignment, call me right away on my cell. Call during the day, as I may not have my cell on in the evenings. Make sure you have your assignment with you on Wednesday. Thank you.
Please make TWO copies of your training plan. One for your CC binder and one to turn in to me on WEDNESDAY, 1/13.
Please call me if you have ANY questions about completing a training plan. Get your timesheet(s) signed!
Take care,
Mrs. Erceg
Friday, January 8, 2010
Blog is Back Up
Thank you for a very nice day yesterday. I don't think I tell you enough...you are doing a great job, not just for the program, but for all the patients/clients you assist during the week. I love hearing all the compliments about your professionalism and wonderful attitudes. This is the big time folks, and you are really proving yourself. What a fantastic career portfolio you will have!
As a reminder, here's what I am looking for - a training plan, using the format I handed out. Customize the left hand column to create a list of tasks you perform and/or observe, tasks that you would perform and would like to perform and/or observe, and plans for tasks to perform without supervision. Go over a draft with your supervisor or a colleague, then type up a final draft. One copy for me (due Wed 1/13) and one to keep for your binder. You do not have to give one to the supervisor unless they would like to have a copy.
We'll continue to work on our career portfolios and start some new curriculum on Wednesday next week. Remember to keep the daily log/journal up to date. You only need to write basic notes, about 3 to 5 sentences. You are welcome to write more if you had a big day!
Take care and call me if you need assistance with timesheets, the training plan, etc. Have a very nice weekend.
Mrs. Erceg
